Tag: vaccination
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Patients face uncertainty after receiving vaccination at Colorado Springs clinic where thousands of doses were seized
Patients who received their COVID-19 vaccine at Dr. Moma Health and Wellness Clinic in Colorado Springs were still struggling with uncertainty Monday as state health officials continued their investigation into its vaccination process. The state on Friday paused administration of the coronavirus vaccine at the clinic because of “irregularities in vaccine storage and handling” observed…
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How to take care of your COVID-19 vaccination card
Small white coronavirus vaccination cards are the star of countless photos on social media and will likely become even more important as new vaccination passport programs get started. Vaccine passport programs are perhaps the hottest coronavirus topic nationally and could allow those vaccinated to travel more freely. The vaccination passport program recently launched in New…
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Fort Carson soldiers set to put shots in arms as Pueblo site transitions from state to federally run
More than 100 Fort Carson soldiers will soon head to Pueblo to assist with COVID-19 vaccination efforts. The White House announced Monday that it will continue adding to the number of safe and trusted places people can get vaccinated during the pandemic, which has killed more than 555,000 in the U.S., including nearly 6,200 Coloradans.…
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Colorado military bases worry about readiness as voluntary COVID vaccinations continue
Military leaders across Colorado are still rushing to vaccinate troops, but it remains unclear how many are opting out of vaccines and how that could impact operations at home and overseas. For months, inoculations for troops, retirees, civilian workers and family members have been a top priority for bases from Aurora to Colorado Springs. Figures…
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More than half of Americans are confused about vaccine info, study finds
If the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine has you feeling frustrated and confused, you’re not alone. Despite federal, state and local campaigns meant to clarify and streamline the process, a recent survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that 6 in 10 older Americans still say they haven’t received enough information about the vaccine, and about…
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More than half of Americans are confused about vaccine info, study finds
If the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine has you feeling frustrated and confused, you’re not alone. Despite federal, state and local campaigns meant to clarify and streamline the process, a recent survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that 6 in 10 older Americans still say they haven’t received enough information about the vaccine, and about…
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Hotlines for El Paso County seniors go live to expand vaccination access
Health care providers in El Paso County started offering hotlines for seniors to register for vaccinations this week, as the state released a mini surge of vaccination doses. Seniors who get health care through a vaccine provider, such as UCHealth and Centura, don’t need to register for vaccines, they are already in a queue. But…
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Optum starting coronavirus vaccinations in Colorado Springs next week
Optum, a large primary care provider in Colorado Springs, will start vaccinating seniors 70 and older for the coronavirus next week. The company, which includes Mountain View Medical Group, is one of the more recent health care providers to start vaccinating patients. Centura Health and Peak Vista Community Health Centers started this week, while UCHealth…
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El Paso County setting up vaccine hotlines for seniors
El Paso County health care providers are setting up hotlines for seniors to sign up to get the coronavirus vaccination to help make the registration process easier, particularly for those who don’t have computer access. Seniors 70 and older who are already patients with current vaccinations providers, such as UCHealth, Centura Health or Optum, do…